*** DADDY IS UNDER QUARANTINE ****
Daddy has a bacterial infection called Clostridium difficile (C difficile) or C-dif. His white count was 15 yesterday and 12 today. His blood pressure has been okay, but his heart rate has been high running anywhere from 80 to 105 (yes I wrote that correctly). He's also been running a low grade fever. C-diff is a bacterial infection in the intestine and one of the symptoms is frequent diarrhea. They are having to leave the porta-potty sitting beside Daddy's bed all the time. We have to wear the yellow gowns & gloves to be in the room with him. The nurses and nursing assistants are not even allowed to roll their computer carts or the vital machines into his room. Dr. Chen has started Daddy on another antibiotic to hopefully get rid of the disease. However; they did say that it is very difficult to get rid of and may take several weeks.
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3 comments:
So sorry to hear of the additional set back. Thanks for keeping us posted. Much Love & Many Prayers!
Karla Setchel
I read this yesterday but didn't reply. Please rest assured that Roy and the family are in our prayers. C diff is a bear to deal with. I hope Roy's recovery will be quick. Hang in there!
Carolyn Edelstein
My thoughts and prayers are very much with you all daily.
Claudia
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